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How to Fix a Low Neckline with a Pleat

Do you have a top you love, but something’s a little off?  Most people don’t realize that ready made clothing does not fit most people off the rack.  Some have good tailors while some just got lucky!  I had a friend of mine ask about altering clothes to be more personalized & better fitting.  So, […] Read more…

upcycled sewing storage

Upcycled Sewing Storage

Today I’m going to show you how I took some upcycled objects & turned them into much-needed sewing storage.  Most of my little sewing notions are in plastic cups which is not working for me!  I needed something that was easy to access for my most used sewing supplies.  This was fairly easy to put […] Read more…

Using Recycled Jars for a Spring Mantel

I wasn’t sure this post was going to happen today!  The weather has been crazy today in my area.  I spent an hour huddled in the bathroom with my son & dogs because of tornado warnings.  It has passed over, for now, & everyone’s safe.  Some bloggers have posts ready well in advance, but I […] Read more…

green root beer float

Green Root Beer Float with Rainbow Sprinkles

This all started when I found some root beer concentrate on the clearance cart at Walmart.  It had a recipe for making root beer on the back and I thought that would be fun to do.  My son and I whipped it up one afternoon when school was out.  The concentrate is clear and he […] Read more…

recycled materials for art

Using Recycled Materials for Art Projects

Just about anyone that’s gone to grade school has used recycled materials for art projects.  I remember having to save milk jugs & empty cans to take to school many times for one thing or another.  Those were some of my favorite things to do!  Taking an object meant for the trash and turning it […] Read more…

junkmail into handmade paper

How to Make Old Prints & Junk Mail into Handmade Paper

Way back in October of last year I posted about some thrift store finds during one of my thrifty Saturdays.  Among those finds were two old window screens I found for 50 cents.  I told y’all in that post I bought them to use for making handmade paper.  I also said a tutorial would be […] Read more…

super simple homemade pizza rolls

Super Simple Homemade Pizza Rolls

It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and the first day of the month, so what are you cooking for supper tonight?  I’ve got a recipe that’s quick to whip up and is sure to please all those grumbling bellies!  These homemade pizza rolls can definitely be adjusted to match your families favorite pizza toppings.  You […] Read more…